Tag: school
Weird Gadgets: Flame Throwing Trombone
When people decide to create something new and original, whether it be a new invention or just a mod of something already existing, they usually go for something at least moderately understandable. I mean, for example, people may turn a cellphone into something steampunk or maybe even a clock into ...
The World’s Fastest School Bus Does 367 Mph!
I never had to take the school bus to school when I was younger. I simply put on them shoes and went on my merry way to the land of knowledge. However, for those that did ride the bus, I'm sure it must have been a ride of many emotions before getting to school each and every day. However, how fas ...
Meet the 13-Year-Old Real Life Spiderman
Vacuum cleaners are boring, aren't they? They are noisy, cumbersome and collect nasty dust. I'm so happy to see someone do something inspiring with a couple of vacuum cleaners.
13-year-old Hibiki Kona has always wanted to be just like Spiderman. He took his dream, five months, and two $22 recy ...
The World’s Cheapest and Slowest Porsche GT3!
As a kid, I was heavily impressed with the look and speed of the Porsche 911. I silently watched as they drove by every now and then and admired their beauty and rawness. Some kids had a poster of them on their wall, but I never got that extreme when it came to cars. Like every kid, I dreamed abo ...
Beware Bullies: Anti-Theft Lunch Bags
Growing up is tough. When my son Henry, who is nine years old, is having a bad day, I often explain to him that it is much more difficult to be a kid than an adult. It’s like a rite of passage that every person has to go through to get to the joys of adulthood.
My mother, who is a very sweet la ...
Right Brain vs. Left Brain | Which Do You Use Most?
It’s the age old question, which is better, to be right brained or left brained? I ask, “Why do we have to be one or the other?” I don’t like being put into a box and labeled, and I truly believe anyone can develop whichever half of their brain that they choose.
We are not predisposed from birt ...
The Most Dangerous Way To Get To School
Every once in a while it’s nice to see something that puts into perspective how wonderful our lives truly are. Those things that make us stop for a moment and give thanks are like little treasures of gold in our day.
Watching this video below will do just that. This will make your Grandfather’s ...
Experience is the Best Teacher!
For designers the best thing after your formal training is to actually jump in and learn the ropes by experiencing how it is to work in the real world. Here is a great program that allows the students to travel and see the work of great designers up close. They also share their experiences, what t ...
Coolest back to school bags
Ok, I have to admit, I am slightly addicted to bags/purses. I have a gallery of purses in my foyer. No kidding. I love the colors and texture, plus its fun to accessorize for your mood :)
If you are heading back to school this month, check out some of these fantastic designer bags. Granted so ...
Hey kids, lets make guns!
TechEBlog featured a small post on a electromagnetic "coil" gun.  The gun holds 6 metal bolts and uses the power of magnetism to accelerate the bolt to a speed it could actually do some damage.  Whats a little more strange is this is supposedly the side project of a pupil in a schools woodwork ...